1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bentley Arnage 2012 Honda Civic
Make Bentley Honda
Model Arnage Civic
Year Released 1999 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2322 kg 1258 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 50 L


 

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